Rep. Eliseo Alcon Retires From New Mexico Hous

Rep. Alcon has championed policies to support New Mexico veterans and their families since 2009

Santa Fe, N.M. - On Saturday, Representative Eliseo “Lee” Alcon (D-Milan) announced that he is retiring from the New Mexico House of Representatives effective immediately to focus on his health. 

Rep. Alcon, a military veteran who received a Bronze Star for his service as a combat medic in the Army during the Vietnam War, was elected to the House in 2009. During his tenure, he advocated for policies to support New Mexico’s veterans and their families, strengthen the state’s economy, and protect the environment. Rep. Alcon also served as Chair of the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee and the Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs committee.

“Rep. Alcon has been a champion for his community throughout his fifteen years in the Roundhouse. He helped deliver huge wins for veterans, active service members, and all the people of New Mexico,” said New Mexico Speaker of the House Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque). “As a veteran and retired magistrate judge, Rep. Alcon brought a remarkably diverse perspective to lawmaking. We will miss him dearly.”

The Cibola and McKinley County Commissions will each make a nomination to the Governor to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Alcon. The Governor will then appoint one of those individuals to carry out the remainder of Rep. Alcon’s term.

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